Economics

The budget as a tool for the reproduction of the bureaucracy in Russia

Article Abstract:

The nomenklatura, or the class of bureaucratic offficials, has taken over the management of the Russian economy and has used the federal budget to fund itself and perpetuate its power. This has adversely affected Russian socioeconomic reform and limited efficiency. Only the de-bureaucratization of the management of the national economy can solve these problems.

Forced labor in the economic transition

Article Abstract:

Forced labor has developed new qualitative and quantitative dimensions during the Russian economic transition. The creation in Russia of labor market mechanisms other than coercion is an urgent task and in conditions of incomplete institutional reforms, the center of gravity in solving such problems is shifting to the level of company management.

The size and composition of the Russian bureaucracy

Article Abstract:

The size, composition and the functions of the Russian bureaucracy are presented. Sociodemography of the government and municipal bureaucracy with respect to sex, age, education and length of services is also described.